Ergonomic Cushion for a Fishing Rod

a cushion and fishing rod technology, applied in the field of fishing rod improvement, can solve the problems of cushion itself becoming a part of the problem, bruising, soreness,

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-29
KEYS CLYDE J +1
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[0018]To attach the cushion to the proximal end of a fishing rod, the elastic band is pulled outwardly away from the cushion and the proximal end of the rod is pushed into an opening created by the outward pulling, said opening being between the elastic band and the cushion. A tight fi

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However, due to the repeated efforts of the fish, the fisherman's underarm area or armpit receives a beating which may lead to bruises, soreness, and the like.
Although this earlier device performs its intended function, it has the drawback that is does not fit well under the arm of the fisherman.
The cylindrical shape does not conform to the shape of the armpit

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[0026]Referring now to FIGS. 1A and 1B, it will there be seen that the preferred embodiment is denoted as a whole by the reference numeral 10.

[0027]Cushion 10 is formed of any suitable foam. The material is preferably buoyant so that it will float if dropped into a body of water. The material must be resilient so that it quickly returns to its original shape when an external force is removed from it.

[0028]Cushion 10 has a top 12, a middle 13, and a bottom 14 that are integrally formed with one another. Top wall 16 is rounded as is bottom wall 18. Top 12 has a width less than a width of middle 13 and the width of the middle section is greater than the width of bottom 14. The general shape of cushion 10 is irregular but somewhat oval, being widest at its mid-section as aforesaid and having a length greater than its widest part.

[0029]Throughbore 20 is formed in bottom part 14 and extends the entire length of cushion 10 as best understood by comparing FIGS. 1A and 1B. The diameter of th...

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An ergonomic cushion is adapted to be releasably attached to a proximal end of a fishing rod. The cushion has a top and a bottom that are integrally formed with one another. The top is wider than the bottom so that the cushion fits under an arm without cutting off circulation. A bore formed in the bottom snugly receives the proximal end. In a second embodiment, the cushion is solid and an elastic band tightly ensleeves the cushion and the proximal end of the rod so that all of the cushion is between the proximal end and the under arm area of the user. The butt end of the rod may be placed into a rod holder without removal of the cushion.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to improvements in fishing rods. More particularly, it relates to a cushion that is secured to the proximal end of a fishing rod to absorb impacts generated by certain types of fishing activities.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Grouper and other very large fish are commonly found near the bottom of the body of water within which they live. Thus, fishing for such fish is commonly referred to as bottom fishing. Due to the weight and strength of such large fish, the fisherman usually tucks the proximal end of the fishing pole under his or her arm in order to prevent the distal end of the rod from being pulled downwardly by the fish. However, due to the repeated efforts of the fish, the fisherman's underarm area or armpit receives a beating which may lead to bruises, soreness, and the like.[0005]One inventor addressed this problem by mounting a cylindrical cushion at the proximal end of the...

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IPC IPC(8): A01K97/10A01K97/00
CPCA01K87/08Y10T16/44Y10T16/476Y10T16/469
Inventor KEYS, CLYDE J.GAUSE, GUNNAR
Owner KEYS CLYDE J
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